15 best hangover helpers to give your drinking buddy

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 By  Xavier Piedra & Amanda Luz Henning Santiago  on 
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Even the best of us have experienced a night of drinking that we regretted the next morning. The awful feeling of being hungover is something that you have to suffer through, but there are things out there that can help.

So if you're looking to build the perfect hangover kit for your buddy, definitely take a look at a couple of these necessary items. Who knows? Maybe you might want to grab some of these things for yourself too.

1. Gatorade

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Hydrates and restore electrolytes with a small jug of gatorade. This miracle drink will help get your hungover buddy off their feet and feeling a little more energized to get to the bathroom in time to puke.

Price: $12.99 on Amazon

2. Fancy CBD gumdrops

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Sure, the price for a package of nine Lord Jones CBD Gumdrops is high, but with 20mg of CBD in each gumdrop you're bound to feel better.

Price: $60 on Lord Jones

3. Advil

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A hangover headache is easily one of the worst feelings in the world. The non-stop pounding doesn't seem to go away no matter how much rest you get. At least Advil exists to help ease it a little.

Price: $13.94 on Amazon

4. A heating pad

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A microwaveable heating pad is perfect for anyone who finds their muscles sore after a night of heavy drinking, or someone prone to migraines. Scentsible Designs' rice-filled heat wraps are easy to use all over your body and you can opt to make them scented or unscented.

Price: $15 on Etsy

5. A relevant sleep mask

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Some people prefer to sleep a hangover off, and you can help them do this by getting them a proper sleep mask.

Price: $14 on Amazon

6. Advanced Care Pedialyte

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As awful as Pedialyte tastes it is unfortunately a necessary evil when it comes to combating a hangover. By giving someone a big bottle (or two) of Pedialyte Advanced Care you're providing them with intense hydration and an easier recovery.

Price: $23.96 on Amazon

7. A complete breakfast

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Giving your friend a free meal after a night of hard drinking is easily one of the best things you could ever do for them. Only get them a full meal if they can stomach it.

8. Icepack

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Did your friend accidentally trip and fall last night, and woke up the next day with aching pain somewhere on their body? Getting them an ice pack will definitely come in handy, whether that pain be from a minor drunken injury, or a hangover headache that just won't quit.

Price: $9.57 on Amazon

9. Coconut water

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Get your pal a 12-pack of Vita Coco's organic coconut water for a big boost of potassium, electrolytes, and anti-oxidants sure to expedite anyone's hangover recuperation.

Price: $18.99 on Amazon

10. Alka-Seltzer

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Stomach pains can be the bane of anyone's existence, especially for those suffering from a hangover that just won't quit. Settle your buddy's stomach by getting them some Alka-Seltzer to relive any and all nausea and save them several trips to the bathroom.

Price: $7.98 on Amazon

11. Hangover prevention supplements

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Hangover Heaven is a highly-rated hangover prevention supplement meant to curb whatever hangover you might have after a late night out. Of course, these won't really help you once you're in the throughs of a hangover, but at least you'll have them for next time!

Price: $34.99 on Amazon

12. Netflix Gift Card

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Everyone loves Netflix, and sometimes it's the only way to get through a bad hangover.

Price: $30 on Amazon

13. Calming rain music

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Ambient rain music isn't the most desired for, well, anyone probably, but if you're in the midst of a painful hangover headache, soothing music can help relax and calm you. It may even lull you into a much needed nap.

Price: $9.49 on Amazon

14. An IV Hangover Therapy session

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Book your friend an appointment at the Hangover Club to get an IV drip full of all the nutrients they need to stop their hangover dead in its tracks. Seriously.

Or, if you're feeling extra generous, have the IV drip sent straight to their home.

Price: $119 and up at the Hangover Club

15. Seamless gift card

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The last thing anyone wants to do when they're hungover is leave their bed, let alone cook for themselves. So, why not give your hangover-prone friend a Seamless gift card?

They'll be able to restore and fortify themselves with good food, so they'll live to rage once again!

Price: Up to you on Seamless!

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